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Malaysia Airlines’ new Airbus A330neo is escorted by a Royal Malaysian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jet as it performs a flypast. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

New planes, old problems: Malaysia Airlines says A330neos have engine issues

An undated file photograph shows the logo of the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim). — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Jakim spells out when Muslims may wish Christians ‘Merry Christmas’

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (front row, second from left), flanked by Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (left), and MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (second from right), wave mini BN flags during the Negeri Sembilan BN convention in Seremban on December 22, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Zahid tells BN members to keep disputes internal, avoid scoring ‘own goal’

Demonstrators hold up signs against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

UM sex harassment controversy: What do Malaysia’s laws say about obscenity and unsolicited nudes?

France’s President Emmanuel Macron faced accusations of racism over an alleged comment on problems in hospitals, which his office strongly denied he made, adding to controversy over an angry remark during a visit to an Indian Ocean territory ravaged by a cyclone. — AFP pic
World  / 13 h ago

Macron in hot water: Racism, sexism, and homophobia accusations rock president as office denies remarks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) attends the “Mantap Malaysia Bersama AI, A Google For Malaysia Event” in Kuala Lumpur on October 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s come a long way: PM Anwar recounts 2024’s economic high points

A man sells alcohol through a small window at a shop in Baghdad on December 5, 2024. — AFP pic
Life  / 13 h ago

Iraq’s alcohol ban sparks struggle in Baghdad’s vibrant nightlife scene

It took 17 years for Vietnam’s commercial capital to reach this point. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

All aboard! Ho Chi Minh City celebrates first metro

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada, who died today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

PM Anwar offers condolences to family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada

Japanese public teachers in their 20s accounted for the largest number of sexual offenders at 105, according to a 2023 survey by the country’s Education Ministry released on December 20, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

Sexual misconduct by teachers hits record high in Japan, over 300 punished 

Leaders stand for a group photo during the 27th Asean-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane October 10, 2024. — Reuters pic
What You Think  / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship 2025: A turning point for Asean-China relations — Teh Choon Jin

This handout video grab released by the Italian National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps (CNSAS) “Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico” on December 18, 2024 shows the rescue operation of Italian Ottavia Piana, a caver who was injured and trapped inside the Bueno Fonteno cave near Bergamo for few days. — AFP pic/Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico (CNSAS)
Life  / 16 h ago

We meet again: Italian woman rescued from cave... again, 18 months later

Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said based on the suspect’s confession to investigators, he allegedly murdered the victim as he needed money to pay for a trip to Cambodia to watch a football match. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Kuching court extends remand to Dec 29 for Harimau Malaya fan who admitted to killing woman to fund expenses for Asean Cup

Police managed to seize more than RM9,000 in cash from gambling during the raid. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Four arrested, including senior citizens, for illegal gambling activities in Bagan Datuk

Emotions have run high, and Magdeburg has been in deep mourning over the mass carnage Friday evening that left a nine-year-old child among the dead. — AFP pic
World  / 13 h ago

Questions mount in Germany over missed warnings before deadly Christmas market car-ramming attack by Saudi suspect

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Almost 700 million people, or 8.5 percent of the global population, live on less than $2.15 daily—the threshold for extreme poverty. — AFP file pic
Money / 16 Oct 2024

World Bank: Global goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 now impossible, impacted by Covid-19 and climate crisis

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Money / 16 Oct 2024

Hong Kong’s Air Ring 48 Shines Bright As 2024 James Dyson Award Global Top 20 Shortlist

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Money / 16 Oct 2024

Staff of French video game giant Ubisoft begin three-day strike over dispute on wages, working from home

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Money / 16 Oct 2024

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Soars to Top 50 Spots in Global University Rankings

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Money / 16 Oct 2024

The Critical Role of Dollar Movements for Asian Markets: Expert Analysis by Global Broker Octa

Perplexity AI logo is seen in this illustration taken January 4, 2024. — Reuters
Money / 16 Oct 2024

Billed as ‘Google competitor’, AI startup Perplexity under fire from New York Times for stealing content

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Money / 16 Oct 2024

Lenovo and Bridge Foundation Collaborate to Establish Hong Kong's First Lenovo AI Hub for Quickly Generating Customized SEN Learning Solutions

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Money / 16 Oct 2024

Trump’s cryptofail: World Liberty Financial offers 20 billion tokens worth RM1.3b, but merely 3pc were sold on day one

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Money / 15 Oct 2024

Sahm Capital Launches In-App IPO Subscription Service on Sahm App

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Money / 15 Oct 2024

SUSS and Think Education Launch Success Academy in Mumbai to Create Learning Experiences for Students in Singapore and India

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Money / 15 Oct 2024

UNIQ debuts new multifunctional iPhone 16 cases with iPhone 16 Pro Max giveaway, here’s how to enter

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Money / 15 Oct 2024

Sahm Capital Becomes the First Fintech-Driven Financial Company Granted Full Licenses by the CMA

At 6pm, the local note dropped to 4.3080/3120 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.2945/2995. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Oct 2024

Ringgit ends lower amid expectation of smaller US rate cut, sharp fall in oil price

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Money / 15 Oct 2024

Galaxy Macau Presents ‘Galaxy Opera Gala’, an Unprecedented Opera Extravaganza Featuring Plácido Domingo and Guests

Oil prices tumbled today after a report said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had told US President Joe Biden he would not strike Iran’s crude or nuclear facilities. —- Reuters pic
Money / 15 Oct 2024

Oil prices plunge as Netanyahu rules out strikes on Iran's oil and nuclear sites

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Money / 15 Oct 2024

Gold-silver correlation and gold-silver ratio: Global broker Octa looks at the data